Reading bar codes The PHL 5100 pocket PC is equipped with a built-in laser scanner for bar code reading, called scanner and/or reader. Bar code reading is used to identify bar code labels and decode the information to data that can be processed in the application.
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Options: set bar code scanner properties Barcodes: set bar code label types Menu codes: set customized configuration About: read scanner software version and Opticon contact information Tab Options Default The default settings are as displayed in the Tab Options Image .
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Trigger key The trigger key activates the laser scanner. There are 5 buttons available to define as trigger key. Launch button 1 = recording button Launch button 2 = right ‘today screen’ hot key Launch button 3 = left ‘contact’ hot key Launch button 4* = right button Launch button 5* = left button * Note: button 4 and 5 can not be defined...
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Tab Menu codes Some specific configuration possibilities can be inserted and stored in the menu codes field. The menu codes are taken from the Opticon Universal Menubook (download on www.opticon.com). All codes are stored together in one line. For example menu code <RZ>...
Reading instructions The bar code scanner is a Class I laser product conforming to the strictest laser safety standards. However, we recommend that you avoid looking directly into the laser beam emitter, or pointing the laser beam directly into someone's eyes. Point the bar code scanner to the bar code and press the applicable key to activate the laser beam.